Tag: #france

Paris Stays Left as Far Right Notches Breakthrough in Nice in France’s Municipal Runoffs

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire won Paris as Éric Ciotti, backed by National Rally, captured Nice—highlighting France’s fractured map and low turnout.

#france, #municipalelections, #paris, #nice, #farright

Rosalía Opens ‘LUX’ Tour Near Lyon With Orchestra-Led Arena Spectacle of Ritual, Rave and Ballet

Rosalía’s 2026 ‘LUX’ Tour opens near Lyon, turning an arena into a theater-in-the-round where sacred imagery meets orchestra, dance and club beats.

#rosalia, #luxtour, #livenation, #popmusic, #france

France’s Municipal Vote Sees Record Abstention as Far Right Consolidates Southern Footholds

First-round municipal results show stubbornly low turnout, far-right gains in key cities, and a divided left and centrist camp ahead of 2027.

#france, #elections, #farright, #macron, #turnout

Météo-France: February 2026 Was France’s Wettest on Record as Flood Alerts Hit Unprecedented Levels

A new Météo-France bulletin says February 2026 was the wettest on record and unusually warm, fueling weeks of floods and record Vigicrues alerts.

#france, #flooding, #climatechange, #meteofrance, #storms

Macron Orders French Nuclear Expansion, Offers ‘Advanced Deterrence’ to European Allies

At Île Longue, Macron orders more French nuclear warheads, ends arsenal transparency and proposes joint deterrence deployments with European partners.

#france, #nuclear, #europe, #deterrence, #macron

After Louvre Crown Jewels Heist, Macron Replaces Museum Chief as Crises Mount

A daylight theft of Napoleonic jewels, ticket fraud and building failures intensify scrutiny of the Louvre, prompting a leadership change and a costly overhaul plan.

#louvre, #france, #museumsecurity, #macron, #arttheft

IOC Awards 2030 Winter Games to French Alps, 2034 to Utah as Climate and Cost Pressures Reshape Olympics

IOC taps French Alps for 2030 and Utah for 2034, leaning on existing venues to curb costs—while critics warn of tight control and warming winters.

#olympics, #wintergames, #climatechange, #france, #utah